You will love that tractor. I have owned a '51 for many years and it has rarely let me down. No tractor has better parts availibility. In my opinion this tractor marked the high water mark for Ford. Its repalcement, the Jubilee, was a lot heavier, less fuel efficient, and was still just a 2-plow machine. The lack of live hydraulics is not that big of a handicap, and I will take the durable, refined hydraulics of the 8N over the tempermental, live system of the Jubilee any day. This was the tractor that brought us the 3 pt hitch and it will work with any properly sized modern implement. Even though it lacks extending link arms, etc, changing implements is a snap. The tractor is light enough that you can grab a tire lug and roll it forward or back slightly to make the 3 pt hook-up. How much did you pay for it if you don't mind my asking?